California Bluegrass Association

Wednesday East Bay Bluegrassers Jam
2026-07-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Rockin Robbies – El Cerrito, 11231 San Pablo Ave, 2nd Floor, El Cerrito, CA, 94530, United States
The long-running East Bay Bluegrassers Jam continues on Wednesday evenings in El Cerrito. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

The jam is held every Wednesday, 6-8pm, on the second floor of Rockin’ Robbie’s Music Store (formerly The Music Works) at 11231 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA. (Three blocks from the El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station.) Entrance is to the right of the store and up one flight of stairs.

Doors open at 5:30 for setup and to purchase strings or supplies if needed. A $5 donation is requested to help cover the room rental.

Weekly Jam at Lawless Brewery
2026-07-01 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-08 18:00 - 22:00 | Lawless Brewery, 5275 Craner Ave, North Hollywood, 91601
All skills and ages welcome, very friendly jam! Great players and new players alike.
Located at Lawless Brewery in North Hollywood, this jam takes place every Wednesday, 6-10pm.
5275 Craner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91601
Contact nohoweeklyjam@gmail.com or (585) 267-6582 if you have any questions.

Weekly Jam at Septentrio Winery
2026-07-01 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-07-08 18:30 - 21:00 | Septentrio Winery, 650 6th Street, Arcata, 95521, United States
Weekly bluegrass jam at Septentrio Winery in Arcata near the plaza.
All ages and levels welcome.
Bring your instrument and come jam with us every Wednesday night!

LONG BEACH DOG PARK JAM
2026-07-04 10:00, 2026-07-11 10:00 | Long Beach Rec Park – Dog Park, 5201 East 7th Street, Long Beach, 90815
LONG BEACH DOG PARK JAM
The Long Beach Dog Park Jam meets every Saturday from 10 a.m. to ??whenever?? near the Long Beach Rec Park Dog Park at 5201 E. 7th Street in Long Beach.
It’s outside, so bring a chair and some water, if it’s hot.
Bring your instrument and join us in a bluegrass jam. Close your case and keep an eye on it — there are dogs around.
For info: fiddlingphoebe@gmail.com

Weekly Jam at Dagny's Coffee Company
2026-07-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Dagny’s Coffee Company, 1600 20th St., Bakersfield, 93301
Weekly bluegrass jam.
Jam host Jeff Russinsky
(661)742-5434

Burbank Bluegrass Jam at George Izay Park
2026-07-05 12:00 - 15:00 | George Izay Park, 1111 W Olive Ave, Burbank, 91506
Located near the Joslyn Adult Center, this friendly, outdoor bluegrass jam occurs nearly every Sunday at 12 noon and typically goes until at least 2pm but may go as late as 4pm on occasion. All ages, skill levels and bluegrass instruments are welcome to come on down and play! Ample parking is available on both Griffith Park Drive and the main lot seen in the above image. Meet-up is at the green checkmark.
ADDRESS: 1111 W Olive Ave, Burbank, CA 91506
Note: A group email is sent out each Friday to either confirm or postpone (sometimes due to bad weather) the upcoming Sunday jam. If you’d like to be put on the list, please contact Mark at mark.gusick@gmail.com. Thank you, and hope to see you there!

Santa Clara Valley Fiddlers Association - First Sunday Jam
2026-07-05 13:15 | Herbert Hoover Middle School San Jose, 1450 Naglee Ave, San Jose, 95126
Santa Clara Valley Fiddlers Association
First Sunday Jam!!
1:15 pm – 5:00 pm
Hoover Middle School
Cafeteria and Playground

Invite your family and friends. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of music!
Suggested donation: $5.00 more or less as you are able

Schedule:

1:15 – 5:00 – Open Jamming. Choose your voice (genre of music) The possibilities are endless. Gather with friends and enjoy the afternoon with music.

1:15 (ish) – 5 pm – Old-Time Jam
1:30 (ish) – 2:30 – Slow Jam
1:30 (ish) – 3:00 pm – NEW!! Basic Bluegrass Jam led by Jennifer Kitchen (see link for songbook and more details)
1:30 (ish) – 5:00 pm – Bluegrass Jam led by Banjer Dan
3:00 – SPECIAL EVENT April 4, 2026 – Swing Jam led by Matt Small

North Bay Old-Time Session
2026-07-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Church of the Oaks, 160 West Sierra, Cotati, CA, 94952, United States
The jam is led by Chris Carney and Janette Duncan, first Sundays at the Church of the Oaks in Cotati, from 3 pm to 5 pm.

Horseshoe Jam
2026-07-05 16:00 - 19:00 | The Lucky Horseshoe San Francisco, 453 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, 94110
Every Sunday from 4- 7 pm , Age: 21 and over jam-

The Lucky Horseshoe Bar (453 Cortland, SF) hosts an intermediate “performance” bluegrass jam
(on stage, playing into a mic and to a crowd) 4-7 pm.
Must be able to lead a vocal or instrumental song.

Two Rivers Cider Old Time Jam
2026-07-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Two Rivers Cider, 4311 Attawa Ave #300, Sacramento, 95822, United States
Weekly old time jam at Two Rivers Cider in Sacramento’s Hollywood Park neighborhood. All levels welcome. Occasional bluegrass songs are called.
The jam is moving to a private home during the month of December and January.
Interested attendees can email the jam host for the address in December and January. The time on Sunday night, is the same.
Please contact us at nfbrilliant@gmail.com

Hooked On Bluegrass with Terry Brewer
2026-07-05 18:00 - 22:00 | The Bluegrass Jamboree
It’s the perfect way to wrap up your weekend with the finest bluegrass music around. Join Terry Brewer for “Hooked On Bluegrass” every Sunday night broadcasted live from California on thebluegrassjamboree.com

Garage Jam
2026-07-06 18:00 | Out West Garage, 321 2nd St, Petaluma, 94952, United States
The Garage Jam is an open, friendly bluegrass circle that meets the first and third Monday of every month, from 6 to 8 pm. All kinds of pickers show up, from rank beginners to grizzled veterans, plus folks who just come to listen and socialize. The repertoire is straight-up traditional bluegrass, although the occasional old-time or folk-inflected choice will pop up. The format is the old-fashioned song circle, with each participant getting a turn to call a song and set its key, pace, and feel. An experienced jam leader and bass player are always present to help keep things on track. Everyone is welcome — come on down!

Mission Viejo Bluegrass Jam
2026-07-06 18:00 - 20:30 | Patsy’s Irish Pub, 25571 Jeronimo Road, Mission Viejo, 92691, United States
The Neighbors Jam Laguna Hills has moved permanently to Patsy’s Irish Pub Bluegrass Jam in Mission Viejo, on the 1st and 3rd Mondays starting at 6 pm.
Come join us for some fun!
All levels and everyone welcome!

Rusty’s Pizza Bluegrass Jam
2026-07-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Rusty’s Pizza Parlor, 5430 Olive Drive, Bakersfield, 93308, United States
Rusty’s Pizza Bluegrass Jam
Rusty’s Pizza 1st Monday’s Bluegrass Jam at our Olive Drive location, All Levels welcome!

Whole Hog’s Ham Jam - 1st Monday Bluegrass Jam
2026-07-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Pedals & Pints Brewing Co. Thousand Oaks, 156 W Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks, 91360, United States
Open bluegrass jam every 1st Monday of the month 7-9pm hosted by Whole Hog at Pedals & Pints Brewing Company in Thousand Oaks, California

Meadows Jam
2026-07-07 19:00 - 21:00 | The Meadows of Napa Valley, 1800 Atrium Pkwy, Napa, CA, 94559, United States
A friendly jam hosted by Vern Flock and friends, every Tuesday from 7 to 9, at the Meadows of Napa retirement home.

Occidental Jam
2026-07-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental, CA, 94565, United States
Led by multi-instrumentalist David Pascoe, our monthly jam session is held on the first Tuesday of each month. We’ll meet in the OCA classroom and take turns leading/choosing songs. Guaranteed to be a great time for all! $5 donation requested of participants. BYOB.

Barkley Cove @ the Otter Opry
2026-07-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Monterey United Methodist Church, 1 Soledad Dr, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
BARKLEY COVE WITH OTTER OPRY
AT MONTEREY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Otter Opry *loves* to break new ground in the Monterey bluegrass scene, and here we go again: On Thursday, July 9th at Monterey United Methodist Church, East Coast student band Barkley Cove will be demonstrating in no uncertain terms what “new blood” in our favorite genre is all about.
Barkley Cove is a folk/bluegrass band known for its rich harmonies, with Jillian Dolan (guitar, vocals), Silas Gross (guitar, banjo, vocals), Yusuf Miller (mandolin, bass, vocals), and Robert Myers (bass) creating a sound that blends folk, rock, country, and bluegrass with imaginative songwriting. A quick search on the internet turns up praise and excitement for the group – like, “These youngsters are killing it!”
Robert explains the remarkable group dynamics of the band: “We love playing with each other because we write all our songs collectively and have a strong personal connection to one another, which makes each performance like playing music with friends while also connecting with each other and the audience on a deeply emotional level. Our goal is to take the listener on a journey that evokes the indescribable collective relationship that music forms between listeners.
Barkley Cove has never set foot in California, and some of them have never even been to the American West. They are excited to visit and learn more about the people and culture of the area, while also forming a connection with a part of the country that is known for innovative music and stunning nature. Let’s welcome them with open arms and see if we can “grass them up” a little bit more when they come to see us. And, how about some dinner before the show? Dinner at 5pm ($15 before July 4th, $20 after that).
7pm. Monterey United Methodist Church, 1 Soledad Drive, Monterey. $35/show (CBA members $30; 15 and under free). Online sales will end at 11am on the day of the show. www.otteropry.org

Taylor Mountain Band at Matanzas Creek Winery Golden Friday
2026-07-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Matanzas Creek Winery, 6097 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, California, 95404, United States
Taylor Mountain band returns to grace the vaunted
Golden Friday’s Golden Hour Music Concert Series at Matanzas Creek Winery.
Wine tasting, food trucks, great music, and a great time.
Friday May 10 for 5Pm-7PM

Feral Friday Square Dance at Polish Club
2026-07-10 20:00 - 22:00 | The Polish Club, 3040 22nd St, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
Yes to the dance this month!! We can have the dance AND then go to the CBA Camp and Festival…
EVERY 2nd FRIDAY of the MONTH ~ at the Polish Club, 3040 22nd St @ Shotwell, in SF. Bike & Bart friendly and ALL are welcome!! Dance @8:00
Always a live String Band & our Dance Caller teaches all the dances ! Pre-dance beginners lesson and Old-time jam. Come with or without a partner, bring your pals!
don’t miss it!!

Oso Creek Jam
2026-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Oso Viejo Park, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, 92640, United States
Beginner friendly song oriented bluegrass and Americana. 10 am on 2nd and 4th Saturdays. All levels welcome. Bring a folding chair. Behind Murray Community Center next to Oso Creek Trail.
Contact Dennis Murphy 562 233 4905

Long Beach Bluegrass Festival
2026-07-11 10:00 - 20:00 | Live at the Shell, 701-939 Federation Dr, Long Beach, CA, 90814, United States
A FREE Festival at East Long Beach’s Premier Outdoor Amphitheater!
3 Bands – Music Workshops – Instrument Petting Zoo – Kids Activities – Square Dancing
Water Tower
Dennis Witcher & The Brew
Faultliner
w/ Emcee: Kenny Feinstein &
Square Dance Caller: Jeremy Horton
Produced by Live at the Shell
with support from the California Bluegrass Association (CBA)
Schedule and Information

Santa Clara Bluegrass Train Jam
2026-07-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Santa Clara Train Depot, 1005 Railroad Ave, Santa Clara, CA, 95050, United States
Held on 2nd Saturdays,12-3pm, at 1005 Railroad Ave, in Santa Clara, CA. The Santa Clara Historic Train Depot, Bluegrass, Country, Old Time, & Folk jam is free and open to intermediate and experienced stringed instrument players. The jam started in 2012, and is now on its 11th year. The The South Bay Historic Railroad Society kindly lends chairs and space for the jam. The jam takes place on the patio on sunny days in front of the historic depot and train museum. When the weather is inclement, the jam moves into the train museum. Parking is free in front of the depot museum, $5.50 if you park in the caltran parking lot.

The Fret House Bluegrass Jam Sessions 2.0
2026-07-11 13:00 - 15:00 | The Fret House, 309 N Citrus Ave., Covina, CA, 91723, United States
Jams are held at the Fret House 1pm to 3pm on:
Saturday, March 14
Saturday, May 9th
Then starting in July, 2026 every second Saturday of the month.
